Now on its third generation, the EQUIPE RS Targa Cycling Rain Jacket has had some tweaks to its design and construction to improve its all-around performance. The 3-layer Schloss Tex material is Assos' lightest waterproof fabric. This rustle-free, stretchy material sandwiches a more durable breathable membrane giving not only a boost to wet-weather comfort but also an increase in its ability to take on the general wear and tear of regular use. Other improvements see the removal of the previous iterations pocket slots, removing an area where water can seep inside. Instead, a two-way front zipper makes it easy to unzip from the bottom and free up access to your jersey pockets as well as giving easy control of ventilation. A stitchless rear reflective strip also removes an area of water ingress while keeping you visible when daylight fades. A tall collar keeps the elements off at the neck and an extended rear lower panel fends off tyre spray at the back. Fully taped seams also ensure a watertight seal. The body-hugging Assos raceFit also ensures you're not wasting precious energy in battling a loose and flappy jacket. Superlight, easily packable and weather-proof, the EQUIPE RS Targa Cycling Rain Jacket is easily layered over your race kit to keep you protected during a wet race. And in any season it slips over any cycling kit to block wind and rain while ensuring you're not drenched in sweat when you inject more intensity.
Assos EQUIPE RS Winter JacketThe Assos EQUIPE RS Winter Jacket is their most advanced and refined winter cycling softshell jacket to date. A host of advanced materials and it's aerodynamic tailoring make it ideally suited to both pro-athletes and the most demanding of dedicated amateur riders too. The harder you ride, the more the EQUIPE RS Winter Jacket excels. The aim of the Assos design team has been to create a winter jacket that 'activates' when you're training and racing at higher intensities. It harmoniously balances insulation and temperature regulation, keeping you perfectly comfortable on all-day endurance rides through to short and intense interval sessions.Engineered ExcellenceIts incredible performance is made possible thanks to the development of a lightweight softshell material called SPHERE. Replacing Assos' renowned Stratagon, it offers waterproof and flexibility with outstanding moisture control perfectly suited to cycling hard. Inside, across the chest are several thin layers of this SPHERE. This not only protects the chest from cold it's also quick to move sweat off the skin so you don't feel a chill. To the outside, 3-Layer SPHERE light provides a windproof and water-resistant barrier as you face into the weather. A thicker and more insulating version of the same 3-layer material is used across the upper back and forearms for added warmth. To boost climate control, Assos have deployed their Diffusor “valves” at the shoulders, allowing air inside to prevent overheating. Moving to the back, OSMOS Heavy is the most insulating of Assos' brushed-backed materials. And the jacket’s built-in mid-layer is made with lighter, more breathable OSMOS Light while the upper arms are wrapped in windproof warp-knit 3L ZigZaggy Foam.Assos Layering System The EQUIPE RS Winter Jacket forms part of a cycling layering system, engineered to work beautifully together. For most winter conditions it works perfectly as a stand-alone winter jacket. However, for extremely harsh conditions use it with an Assos Thermobooster Mid Layer for added insulation. For extra coverage in humid or extra-demanding weather, deploy your Clima Capsule Jacket over the top. Either of these Assos layers conveniently stows in the Winter Jacket's Thermobooster Pod along the upper back panel. Assos have thought of everything.Features:Materials: 16% Polyester, 50% Polyamide, 15% Elastane, 19% PolypropyleneSPHERE Light front panel - a patented 3L windproof, waterproof, and breathable material - Breathability: MVP 30,000g/m2/24h - Water Column 10,000mmInnermost layer in SHERE Light - bi-stretch circular knit adds light insulation and helps pull moisture away from the layers belowSPHERE Medium - Used for the upper back and forearms - thickest version ofSPHERE - Breathability: MVP 20,000g/m2/24h - Water Column 10,000mmZigZaggy Foam - upper sleeves are made with this 3L warp-knit, wind-blocking fabric, which features a foam-like core and brushed fleece interiorOSMOS Heavy - warp-knit is used along the back panel. The heaviest in brushed OSMOS family (290g/m2), featuring asymmetrical stretch and a soft, durable constructionDiffusor - An ASSOS-exclusive sewing construction that creates dual 'valves' on the fronts of the shoulders, drawing in cool air for added ventilationDouble-Slider Asymmetrical Zipper - Reversed Camlock design, metal construction, offset at the collar for added comfortThermobooster Pod - Fourth pocket along centre back panel, engineered to store the Thermobooster Mid Layer or Alleycat Clima Capsule JacketTriple Ramp Pockets - three textile-lidded pockets optimally located for ease of accessaeroFit: Assos' trimmest, speed-focused fit that's tighter and more compressive than racingFit. May feel restrictive out of the riding position but feels like a second skin while ridingBuy Assos Cycle Clothing from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Setting a New Standard This isn't a jacket for taking it easy in. The aerodynamically efficient EQUIPE RS Winter Jacket excels the harder you press on the pedals and the more watts you push out. Created for the pro-athlete and demanding year-round rider, Assos have carefully and precisely engineered every textile to be 'activated' with effort. It creates a winter-proof jacket with the very best balance of insulation and exceptional breathability, perfectly regulating body temperature during your long training rides and races. Engineered Excellence Its exceptional performance is made possible by its unique construction, material mix and a new breed of remarkably light softshell fabrics called SPHERE. This replaces Assos' long-running Stratagon and offers membrane-equipped materials of variable thicknesses to tune waterproofing and flexibility perfectly for cycling hard. The inner front panel is made of several ultrathin layers of SPHERE. It's akin to a mid-layer chest protector and is brilliant at wicking moisture away to the outer layers. Then comes 3-layer wind- and waterproof SPHERE Light to the outside. Brushed on the inside it provides both warmth and weather protection. A thicker and more insulating version of the same 3-layer material is used across the upper back and forearms, boosting warmth. To boost climate control, Assos have deployed their Diffusor “valves” at the shoulders, allowing air inside to prevent overheating. Moving to the back, OSMOS Heavy is the most insulating of Assos' brushed-backed materials. And the jacket’s built-in mid-layer is made with lighter, more breathable OSMOS Light while the upper arms are wrapped in windproof warp-knit 3L ZigZaggy Foam. Assos Layering System The EQUIPE RS Winter Jacket forms part of a cycling layering system, engineered to work beautifully together. For most winter conditions it works perfectly as a stand-alone winter jacket. However, for extremely harsh conditions use it with an Assos Thermobooster Mid Layer for added insulation. For extra coverage in humid or extra-demanding weather, deploy your Clima Capsule Jacket over the top. Either of these Assos layers conveniently stows in the Winter Jacket's Thermobooster Pod along the upper back panel. Assos have thought of everything.